Reiki by Sean Henne · Sarasota, FL
Dog Energy Balancing
Dog Reiki is another name many people use for this work. I offer gentle, unhurried energy balancing for dogs in the Sarasota area, in the same calm spirit as my sessions for people. Many owners like to give their dog a quiet visit at home. Dog training is a separate, related offering you can ask me about.
What a Dog Energy Balancing session is
A Dog Energy Balance session is 60 minutes and costs $120. It is a calm visit focused on gentle chakra and energy balancing for your dog. Some people call this Dog Reiki. I work in the same unhurried way I do with people.
Your dog is free to come and go and rest however feels comfortable, and you are welcome to stay close. I come to you in the Sarasota area, so your dog can stay in familiar surroundings. No special setup is needed. A quiet corner of your home, a favorite bed, or the spot your dog already likes is enough.
These sessions are spiritual and educational only. They are a gentle companion to the care your veterinarian provides, never a replacement for it. Please see your vet for any health or behavior concern.
What to expect
Before
Share anything helpful about your dog when you reach out, such as age, temperament, or what you hope the visit will feel like. Keep the space as calm as you can. Your dog does not need to be trained for this. Curiosity and settling in are both welcome.
During
I arrive at your place and we take a few minutes to settle. Then I offer gentle energy balancing while your dog moves, rests, or stays near you. There is no forced stillness. If your dog wants space, I give it. If your dog stays close, I work with that.
After
We close quietly. You can ask questions, and your dog can return to the rest of the day at their own pace. Many owners like to keep the hour that follows soft and unhurried when they can.
Every dog is different
No two dogs are alike, so no two sessions are either. I follow your dog’s lead and adjust the pace, the space, and how close I sit.
Small dogs
I come down to their level, often sitting on the floor beside their favorite blanket, so they never feel loomed over.
Medium dogs
Many medium dogs like to check me out first. I let them sniff, settle, and choose the spot where they want to rest.
Large dogs
Big dogs often stretch out on the floor or on their own bed. I work around wherever they get comfortable, with plenty of room to shift and move.
Anxious or shy dogs
I keep my distance at first and can work with my hands near your dog rather than on them. They decide how close we get, and that is always fine.
High energy dogs
Some dogs need to move before they can settle. We take breaks, let them wander, and come back to calm in short, easy stretches.
Senior or calm dogs
Older dogs get extra soft pacing, a quiet room, and all the time they need to find a comfortable position.
Rescue dogs
Rescues may need time and space to trust a new person. I go slowly, stay low key, and let your dog set the tone for the whole visit.
Support for common situations
Below are everyday reasons owners invite me to visit. In each case I offer a quiet, calm, comforting Dog Energy Balancing session that many people like to add alongside their veterinarian’s guidance. I do not diagnose, treat, or replace veterinary care. For behavior concerns, please also work with a qualified behavior professional when that is the right next step.
Everyday stress and anxious moments
Busy weeks, house guests, and changes in routine can leave some dogs a little unsettled. Many owners like to offer a quiet Dog Reiki style session as a soft pause in an ordinary week, alongside whatever their veterinarian already recommends for their dog’s wellbeing.
Please keep working with your dog’s veterinarian for any health concern, and with a qualified behavior professional if behavior is the main question.
Separation anxiety and time alone
Some dogs find time alone harder than others. A calm, comforting energy balancing visit is something many owners like to add while they follow their veterinarian’s guidance and, when needed, the plan of a qualified behavior professional.
This is not a behavior program on its own. See your vet for health questions, and a qualified behavior professional for separation related behavior concerns.
Fear and noise sensitivity
Thunderstorms, fireworks, and sudden loud sounds can be hard for some dogs. Many owners like to offer a quiet, calm session at home during seasons when noise is on their mind, as a gentle companion to the care their veterinarian provides.
Please talk with your dog’s veterinarian about noise sensitivity, and with a qualified behavior professional when fear related behavior needs structured support.
Aging and senior dogs
As dogs grow older, many families want simple ways to offer comfort and quiet company. A gentle Dog Energy Balancing session can be a soft, unhurried visit that many owners like to include alongside their veterinarian’s ongoing care for their senior dog.
Always keep your senior dog’s veterinary team involved in health decisions. I am glad to work alongside that care, never instead of it.
Rest and recovery after surgery or illness
After a procedure or a stretch of illness, many dogs need rest and a calm home. Some owners like to invite a quiet energy balancing visit during that season of rest, as a comforting addition while they follow their veterinarian’s recovery plan.
Your veterinarian directs recovery. Please follow their instructions fully. My visit is spiritual and educational only, and never a substitute for veterinary care.
Rescue dogs adjusting to a new home
Coming into a new home is a big change. Many adoptive families like to offer a calm, grounding energy balancing session while their dog learns the new space, alongside veterinary checkups and, when helpful, guidance from a qualified behavior professional.
Start with your veterinarian for health screening, and lean on a qualified behavior professional for adjustment related behavior questions.
Travel and big changes
Moves, long trips, and other big shifts can stir up a household. Some owners like to schedule a quiet Dog Reiki style session before or after a change, as a soft, comforting pause while they stay in touch with their veterinarian about their dog’s needs.
For health questions around travel or relocation, talk with your vet. For behavior that shows up around big changes, a qualified behavior professional is the right partner.
End of life comfort and companionship
When a dog is in a tender season near the end of life, many families want quiet companionship and a gentle presence at home. I am honored to offer a calm, comforting energy balancing visit in that time, alongside the guidance of your veterinarian and any end of life care team you are working with.
Your veterinarian leads medical and comfort care decisions. My role is spiritual and educational only, and never a substitute for veterinary care.
Dog training
Alongside Dog Energy Balancing, I also offer dog training as a separate, related service. It is focused on calm, grounded communication between you and your dog.
Details vary by dog and by what you are hoping to build together. If you would like to explore it, send me a note and we can talk about whether it is a good fit.
Commands your dog can learn
- Sit
- Stay
- Down
- Come / recall
- Heel and loose leash walking
- Leave it
- Drop it
- Wait at doors
- Place / go to bed
- Touch / hand target
- Off
- Watch me / focus
Habits we can work on together
- Jumping on people
- Pulling on the leash
- Excessive barking
- Nipping or mouthing
- Door dashing
- Counter surfing
- Destructive chewing
- Reactivity basics
- Begging at the table
- Not coming when called
For aggression or serious reactivity, please work with a qualified behavior professional and your veterinarian. I am glad to talk about whether basic training support is appropriate, and I will say so honestly when a specialist is the better next step.
Common questions
What is Dog Energy Balancing, or Dog Reiki?
A calm, unhurried session of gentle chakra and energy balancing for your dog, offered in the same spirit as my human sessions. Some people search for Dog Reiki when they mean this kind of visit. It is spiritual and educational only, and not a substitute for veterinary care.
How long is a session and what does it cost?
A Dog Energy Balance session is 60 minutes and costs $120.
Do I need to stay with my dog?
You are welcome to stay close, and most owners do. Your presence helps many dogs feel at ease. If you need to step out briefly, we can talk about that when we plan the visit.
What if my dog will not stay still?
That is fine. Your dog is free to come and go and rest however feels comfortable. I work with the dog in front of me, not with a script that requires stillness.
Is this a substitute for veterinary care?
No. Spiritual and educational sessions only. Not medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Not a substitute for veterinary care. Please see your veterinarian for any health or behavior concern.
Where do sessions take place?
I come to you in the Sarasota area so your dog can stay home. Details are shared when you book.
Do you also offer dog training?
Yes. Dog training is a separate, related offering focused on calm, grounded communication. Use Contact to ask about it. For aggression or serious reactivity, please start with a qualified behavior professional and your vet.
Ready when you and your dog are
Send me a note to ask about a Dog Energy Balancing session or about dog training. I am glad to answer questions first.
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Spiritual and educational sessions only. Not medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Not a substitute for veterinary care.